Why You Should Read Mitali Perkins’ Tiger Boy
One of the great joys of being a book reviewer is the opportunity to read great books and occasionally meet…
Taking the Mystery out of Black History Month: Walking Home to Rosie Lee
I have got to get my hands on Walking home to Rosie Lee! Young Gabe’s is a story of heartache…
Taking the Mystery out of Black History Month: The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind by William Kamkwamba has been on my radar for quite some time. It’s nonfiction,…
Taking the Mystery out of Black History Month: The Madman of Piney Woods
The Madman of Piney Woods is a companion novel to Elijah of Buxton. Both books are on my TO READ…
What’s in My Ear: The Red Pyramid (Kane Chronicles #1) by Rick Riordan
So. You’ve probably read some of Riordan’s other books, like Percy Jackson, etc, right? But did you know that the…
CYBILS Award review: While We Run by Karen Healey
OMG I’ve never read anything like While We Run before! The cover is so breathtaking I can’t stand it! The…
CYBILS Award review: The Living by Matt de la Pena
The Living by Matt de la Pena was a fave of mine from the first paragraph! I’d never read anything…
Taking the Mystery out of Black History Month: Brown Girl Dreaming
Is there anyone on the planet who hasn’t heard my about my love for Brown Girl Dreaming? I’ve reviewed the…
Taking the Mystery out of Black History Month: Harlem Hellfighters
Looking for something for another nonfiction read? The Harlem Hellfighters Did you know that African Americans played a big part…